German Conversation · Level 143
30 words
German word
Westfale
Pronunciation
IPA/vɛstˈfaːlə/
Meaning
- masculine nounWestphalian
Example
Der Westfale spricht gut Deutsch.
The Westphalian speaks German well.
More examples
Der Westfale erklärt gern die Spezialitäten seiner Heimat.
The Westphalian readily explains the specialties of his homeland.
Core concept
A person rooted in Westphalia, the historic region in western Germany.
Common phrases
ein typischer Westfale
a typical Westphalian
stolzer Westfale
a proud Westphalian
als Nordwest-Westfale
as a northwest Westphalian
Similar words
Westfälin: A woman from Westphalia, a historic region in western Germany.
Westfalen: A historic region in northwestern Germany.
Definition in German
Ein Einwohner oder eine Einwohnerin von Westfalen.
Word origin
Westfale is formed from the regional name Westfalen with the inhabitant-forming ending -e.
Usage tips
- Westfale is a masculine noun with the weak-declension forms des Westfalen and die Westfalen.
Related words
- westfälischWestphalianadjective
- WestfälinWestphalian womannoun
- WestfälertumWestphalian tradition and spiritnoun